Microsoft demonstrates Multi-touch — For years Microsoft has been investing in many forms of natural input in order to simplify the way people interact with their PC's and devices. The advent of the original Windows graphical user interface forever changed the way people used their PC's.

The man who would run Yahoo — In a Fortune exclusive, Microsoft's Kevin Johnson talks about innovation, disruption, and what he's going to do about Google. — (Fortune Magazine) — He made his mark at Microsoft as head of the company's worldwide sales force at a time when it seemed everyone hated …

Microsoft demos ‘touch Windows’ — Technology reporter, BBC News, in Silicon Valley — Microsoft's next operating system (OS) will come with multi-touch features as an alternative to the mouse. — It is hoped the successor will have a better reception than the much-maligned Vista OS, released last year.

Windows 7 screen grabs look better than they sound — So Microsoft's Sinofsky had a pretty good dance with CNET about Windows 7, really not saying much of anything. But a picture's worth a thousand words, right? Howzabout a ton of pics? — We can confirm these are indeed screen shots …

The Guessing Game Has Begun on the Next iPhone — SAN FRANCISCO — Can Steven P. Jobs top the iPhone ... with another iPhone? — Last June, Mr. Jobs began selling what has become one of the most talked-about consumer products in history. Now he faces a new challenge as Apple prepares …

HP packs two independent servers on a blade — HP can now pack two servers one blade and cut energy consumption by 60 percent based on its calculations. — HP was set to announce its new blade set-up on Wednesday. The server twofer-dubbed the HP ProLiant BL2×220c G5 (right) …

Yahoo's End Game — Negotiations with Microsoft and Google are taking place behind the scenes, writes BW's Gene Marcial. A deal of some kind is imminent, according to his sources — Yahoo! finally looks ready to do a deal, according to people familiar with the situation.

Host Joanne Colan Leaves Rocketboom — According to a source at the Creative Artists Agency, host Joanne Colan is leaving Rocketboom, one of the Internet's first prominent news videoblogs. During her tenure, Colan never managed to transform the show (directed by creator Andrew Baron) …

Evri building a data graph of the Web — Evri has a new twist on content navigation and discovery. Debuting Wednesday at D6, Evri is not a search engine, according to CEO Neil Roseman, but a “data graph of the Web” that leads to “incremental content engagement.”

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